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23-08-2017, 08:08 PM
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Looks like after all the time the government had to get the grey import rules right they have completely stuffed them up.
https://www.motoring.com.au/new-grey...-facts-108526/ Bloody fools with no brains and happy without them
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23-08-2017, 09:42 PM
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Wow. That sucks.
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24-08-2017, 07:23 AM
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Fixing the bodgy camper van rort = a good thing.
The rest - the power to weight ratio is a bit light on but that really only kills off a few of the ricer imports and there are enough of those around now. Cheers Russ
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24-08-2017, 01:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Time to bring some old GT-R's in while I can
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24-08-2017, 03:50 PM
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They've covered all bases ... the stuff you can register LHD as 25years or older, now all gets stopped at export because of the asbestos mismanagement process ...
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24-08-2017, 05:56 PM
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On the bright side it probably means that the cars that have made it and are registered are going to worth a bit more.
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24-08-2017, 06:28 PM
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The idea of "parallel imports" was always problematic IMHO. Fact is you CAN import new cars, many companies do. Landcruisers from SA or Thailand with the non-turbo diesels are a popular choice. Obviously you get no warranty, and they can't be registered or insured, which suits many mining companies just fine. Allowing the registration of non-compliant cars, and/or allowing dodgy-joe to fit compliance plates, would make a mockery of ADRs. Also keep in mind that the vast majority of consumer and design laws are designed to protect rubes. So the idea of allowing somebody to sell you a near new Toyota with absolutely no warranty whatsoever, is madness. |
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Government completely balls up new Grey import laws
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